Nine Twenty are delighted to be recruiting a Planning Manager to join a hugely successful FMCG business based in West Lothian on a full-time permanent basis.
The Role:
Reporting to the Head of Operations, you will have responsibility for Demand Planning, Supply Planning and forecast management along with leading the Customer Service, Supply & Demand Planning team. You will have a track record of success and be able to work extremely well cross-functionally with colleagues across the business. You will be expected to have a can-do attitude and be an ambassador of the business and their culture both internally and externally.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead & support the supply/demand team
- Managing and analysing all brands forecasts and plan demand accordingly
- Managing demand for export orders
- Implementing a planning strategy for both UK and export demand
- Dealing with any enquiries regarding planning changes
- Working closely with production and ancillary to ensure the efficient scheduling
- Responsible for production line planning
- Key player in S&OP meeting with both UK and International Sales / Marketing teams
- Responsible for gathering finished stocks forecasts
- Key contact for partner supply business, providing feedback on their production plan
- Manage distribution activities as required ensuring processes adherence.
- Implement processes for customer services and material management to ensure smooth running and an efficient time management allocation within the team versus tasks on hand
- Providing weekly report to leader
We are looking for someone who has the following experience:
- Relevant experience in a Planning leadership role
- Strong organisational skills to plan projects and meet deadlines
- Able to communicate effectively (both verbal and written skills) across multiple levels internally
- Possess a logistical and systematic approach to work
- Be output and deadline focused
- Conscientious and with strong attention to detail
- Resilient and flexible in approach - able to adapt to changing circumstances
- Educated to degree level or with equivalent, relevant experience.
- Supply chain and/or Planning qualifications desirable
If you feel you have the necessary experience for this role, please apply or email dscott@weareninetwenty.com